there's a long history of cesar chavez, farmer, activist, would use a fast to bring attention to political purposes. is that a part of it? why a fast? >> the reason i decided to do the fast is for several reasons. for my parents and because i hear the different stories of different families that have been torn apart. i come from a strong religious family. i think the fast gave me the opportunity to look at it at a different perspective, not political, but the spiritual and just to bring the moral crisis that our families are suffering. >> did you get a chance or anyone else in your group get to ask the president -- a young man heckled him at an event last week in california, essentially saying, sign executive order, end deportations now. did that come up at the meeting or do you believe the president doesn't have the ability to do that? >> well, we didn't mention the young guy at the meeting. but he's mentioning that he's looking to do everything he can within his power to bring an end to this issue. but at the end of the day, we want congress to act. and we're seeking for obama's office t